Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-01

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The diagram illustrates the manufacturing instant noodles. Overall, this is the linear process consisting the eight stages. beginning with the storage of soil and ending with labeling and sealing.

At the first stage, Flour is delivered by the truck. Flore is stored in soils. then it is transfred in to mixer. after that add a water and oil and mixing into mechanical mixer. the flour is made a dough sheets in pass to the roilers. and also it is passed to the double thin strips and make a noodles.

Noodles are also passed to the rollers and make a circular noodles discs. after that the noodles disce are cooked in oil and drying to remove moister after that it is ready to full fill the noodles in the cup. The vegetables and spices are added into cup with the noodles. Finally the cup are sealed with the libs , nd labelled and prepared for the delevered.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main stages of the noodle manufacturing process, from delivery to final packaging. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview of the process as a whole. While the key stages are identified, the explanation of the transformation process is occasionally unclear, such as the transition from 'dough sheets' to 'noodles'. The response would benefit from a more cohesive summary of the manufacturing cycle rather than a simple list of steps. The information is relevant, but the lack of a clear, analytical overview prevents it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps with the overall structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'after that' and 'then'. The logical progression between sentences is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and a lack of varied transition words. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between the stages of the process feels disjointed. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is limited and contains several spelling errors, such as 'soils' instead of 'silos', 'Flore' instead of 'Flour', 'transfred' instead of 'transferred', and 'moister' instead of 'moisture'. These errors, combined with the misuse of terms like 'full fill' and 'libs' (lids), occasionally impede the reader's understanding. While the vocabulary is sufficient to describe the basic process, it lacks the precision and range required for a higher score. You should focus on learning the correct spelling of technical terms and using more precise verbs to describe industrial processes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the flour', 'a water'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence fragments. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many sentences lacking proper capitalization or ending with incorrect punctuation marks. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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